Getting To Know Trees

Playing the Guitar: An Introduction - FREE workshop - September 8, 2024
2024-09-08 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States
Learn the foundational techniques leading to a lifetime of enjoyment, making your own music.
Learn more about this free workshop and register here.

Learn to Restring Your Guitar Workshop - September 8, 2024
2024-09-08 11:30 - 12:00 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States
Expand your knowledge of guitar strings and instrument care
Receive the tools you’ll need to complete a guitar restringing
Engage in the process of guitar maintenance within a supportive environment

Learn more about this free workshop and register here.

Take Your First Guitar Solo - September 8, 2024
2024-09-08 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States
In this 2 hour workshop you’ll

Begin taking improvised solos THAT DAY, and gain insights for your continued study for years to come.
Play along MP3s, so you can continue to grow your new skills outside of the workshop.
PDFs of all the material covered
Complimentary access to Jason’s Creating and Understanding the Guitar Notemap online lesson.

Register

tiny grocer Community Supper - September 19, 2024
2024-09-19 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Tiny Grocer, 1919 Old Town Road NW #6, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
Pay-What-You-Can community supper – any amount goes – zero to infinity
Join us on our patio for a delicious meal – and all proceeds beyond what covers our food costs and labor go to feeding our neighbors with the help of ABQ Mutual Aid.

Lunch on the Patio at tiny grocer
2024-10-30 12:30, 2024-11-01 12:30 (America/Denver) | Tiny Grocer, 1919 Old Town Road NW #6, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
Join us on our patio for a delicious lunch from tinty grocer.

Playing the Guitar: An Introduction - FREE workshop
2024-11-10 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States

Learn to Restring Your Guitar Workshop
2024-11-10 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States

Take Your First Guitar Solo
2024-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States
In this 2 hour workshop you’ll

Begin taking improvised solos THAT DAY, and gain insights for your continued study for years to come.
Play along MP3s, so you can continue to grow your new skills outside of the workshop.
PDFs of all the material covered
Complimentary access to Jason’s Creating and Understanding the Guitar Notemap online lesson.

Register here.

Guitar Crew Year One Celebration!
2024-11-17 15:00 - 19:00 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States
Sunday, November 17, 3:00 to 7:00
Open Stage and Open Jam -> all instruments and voices welcome.

Guitar Crew members, their families, friends and anyone who loves music are invited.
We’ll all be playing together so bring a song to share in the jam circle, or as part of the open stage.

Follow this link for details.

Guitar Crew One Year FAQ

Christmas Sing-and-Play-Along at the tiny grocer
2024-12-21 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Tiny Grocer, 1919 Old Town Road NW #6, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
Christmas Sing-and-Play-Along at the tiny grocer
Dec. 21, 2:00 to 4:00PM.
Join educator and resident musician from the tiny grocer Community Supper, Jason McInnes, for a spirited sing-and-play-along. Songs sheets will be provided.
All experience levels, especially beginners, are welcome. Grab your guitars, fiddles, whistles, banjos, trumpets, drums, voices or anything else and join us for a fa-la-la-la-lot of laughter and music on the patio.

Playing the Guitar: An Introduction - FREE workshop - Winter 2025
2025-01-12 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States
January 12, 2025
Learn the foundational techniques leading to a lifetime of enjoyment, making your own music.
Learn more about this free workshop and register here.

Learn to Restring Your Guitar Workshop - Jan 12, 2025
2025-01-12 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States

Take Your First Guitar Solo - Jan 12, 2025
2025-01-12 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States

Week 1 of Guitar Crew - Late Winter 2025
2025-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States
Wednesday evenings, Jan 22 through Feb 26, 2025.
Guitar Crew is an in-person group guitar class for both beginning and experienced guitar players who find value in balancing collective work and individual expression.
Learn more at https://www.knowingtrees.com/guitar-crew

tiny grocer Community Supper - February 20, 2025
2025-02-20 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Denver) | Tiny Grocer, 1919 Old Town Road NW #6, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States

Playing the Guitar: An Introduction - FREE workshop - Early Spring 2025
2025-03-16 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States
March 16, 2025
Learn the foundational techniques leading to a lifetime of enjoyment, making your own music.
Learn more about this free workshop and register here.

Learn to Restring Your Guitar Workshop - March 16, 2025
2025-03-16 11:30 - 2025-03-19 13:00 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States

Take Your First Guitar Solo - March 16, 2025
2025-03-16 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States

Week 1 of Guitar Crew - Early Spring 2025
2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States
Wednesday evenings, March 19 through April 23, 2025.
Guitar Crew is an in-person group guitar class for both beginning and experienced guitar players who find value in balancing collective work and individual expression.
Learn more at https://www.knowingtrees.com/guitar-crew

Listening Party - Ella Jenkins on The Children's Hour
2025-03-30 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Events
Jason and Maria were recently interviewed as part of Children’s Hour podcast celebrating the legacy of our friend and mentor, Ella Jenkins.
The Children’s Hour team put together a fantastic program, and I’m excited to continue to share it with our community.
Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link.

Playing the Guitar: An Introduction - FREE workshop - Late Spring 2025
2025-05-10 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States
May 10, 2025
Learn the foundational techniques leading to a lifetime of enjoyment, making your own music.
Learn more about this free workshop and register here.

Learn to Restring Your Guitar Workshop - May 10, 2025
2025-05-10 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States

Take Your First Guitar Solo - May 10, 2025
2025-05-10 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States

Week 1 of Guitar Crew - Late Spring 2025
2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States
Wednesday evenings, May 14 through June 18, 2025.
Guitar Crew is an in-person group guitar class for both beginning and experienced guitar players who find value in balancing collective work and individual expression.
Learn more at https://www.knowingtrees.com/guitar-crew

tiny grocer Community Supper - May 15, 2025
2025-05-15 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Tiny Grocer, 1919 Old Town Road NW #6, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States

Opening Reception for OffCenter Arts New Works Exhibition at FUSION
2025-06-05 17:00 - 2025-06-06 20:00 (America/Chicago) | NM
This spring I have been part of a cohort at Off Center called New Works. All the artists (24 in total) will be showing artwork at FUSION, with an opening celebration on June 6, 2025.
The exhibit runs May 14 to June 22.
DziadekJason McInnesCharcoal and chalk36″ x 24″2025

tiny grocer Community Supper - June 19, 2025
2025-06-19 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Tiny Grocer, 1919 Old Town Road NW #6, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States

Week 1 of Grateful Dead Head Ensemble - Summer 2025
2025-06-24 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | FUSION, 708 1st Street Southwest, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Get on the bus this summer as you, your intrepid teacher Jason McInnes, and your fellow Deadheads gather for this eight-week adult education music class dedicated to exploring and performing the music of the Grateful Dead.
The class includes hands-on instruction, group rehearsals, and opportunities to jam in a relaxed, collaborative setting. Whether you’re a guitarist, bassist, vocalist, keyboardist, drummer, or other instrumentalist, you’ll gain new insight into the Dead’s music through playing it among a generous, encouraging community.

Week 1 of Music Crew: MTV Unplugged
2025-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | The Filling Station on Saavedra, 225 Saavedra Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States
Journey back to the era of flannel, grunge, and iconic acoustic performances in this unique music class for adults! “MTV Unplugged: The Acoustic ’90s” offers a deep dive into the legendary live sessions that epitomized the decade.
Join the Band with Music Crew
In Music Crew we’ll focus on working together to play as a band!. All instrumentalist and vocalists are welcome to join. Musicians from all experience levels are encouraged. Both beginning and experienced musicians/singers will find value in balancing collective work and individual expression.
